Biomedical Science (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

Your learning in the  Biomedical Science (Hons) course at Edinburgh Napier University  is supported by the research teams, who are at the forefront of biomedical research and contribute to all aspects of teaching, both lab and non-lab based.

Quick Facts:

• You'll gain the skills and knowledge to develop a career in biomedical science or progress to postgraduate study.

• As well as developing an understanding of the scientific investigation of human health and disease, you will gain more specific knowledge of disease processes from the study of clinical laboratory specialities, such as cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, genetics and medical microbiology.

• This enables a biomedical scientist to understand the science of the causes, consequences, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• You’ll be equipped with the skills necessary to plan and perform a research project for publication and be aware of the need for good laboratory practice, health and safety and legal and ethical considerations.

• You’ll have the flexibility to study different areas of biology and tailor the course to your own interests. You'll also benefit from studying in the heart of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside which is rich in biodiversity.

• The applied nature of this course encourages the development of skills that make you more employable including problem solving, research, team working, communication and IT. As well as specialist analytical and numerical skills, you will be able to collect biological data and communicate scientific information.

Careers

By studying Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University, you will learn how this discipline informs the improvement of human health on a global scale. You will become technically competent in a range of key skills required of a biomedical science graduate. You will carry out extensive practical learning in the laboratory, becoming a team player with excellent communication skills, while gaining in-depth knowledge of scientific investigation in relation to human health and disease. 

You could work within biomedical science or go into further study or perhaps take a teacher education programme. If you are interested in studying the latest developments in human health and disease, then this may be the right course for you.